In 2015, 58,916 human caused wildfires burned over 2 million acres of land, according to Smokey Bear, this is just how much damage wildfires can do to the environment. I am writing this essay, so you can be aware about wildfires, and not accidentally start a wildfire, that can do harm to the environment. The following topics that I'll be talking to you about, is first, why are wildfires a problem, second, how do these wildfires impact the Earth, and lastly, what can we do to prevent wildfires from destroying millions of acres of land. Let's hop right into why are wildfires a problem. Why are wildfires a problem, I will explain how they are a problem to our environment. Wildfires are dangerous to our environment, destroying almost over 3 million acres of …show more content…
Some people don't plan where to put their campfires, and can start a wildfire. Wildfires can move at a fast pace, from 6.7 per hour in forests, to 14 miles per hour in grasslands. According to the Wikipedia page, regarding wildfires. "Wildfires often spread from trees to other places, like homes, destroying a total of 4,312 structures in 2016, including 3,000 homes, and more than 70 commercial buildings," according to nfpa.org. Some states like Arizona, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia, have lots of wildfires, because of the hot climate, and can cause MODIS spots. These hot spots can mark where a future wildfire may start. I am done talking about why wildfires are a problem, let's move onto how this impacts the planet.
How do these wildfires impact the environment, I will explain how wildfires can impact . These wildfires often start, by people messing with matches or fireworks, leaving lit cigarettes, campfires and